ECE Registered Relief Teacher | Busy Bees

PEG2 Limited; Waikato; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible days and hours

Subsidised childcare

Annual flu vaccinations coverage

First Aid certification support

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Busy Bees Aotearoa is seeking relief teachers to support our kaiako across centres in New Zealand. You will engage tamariki in play-based learning, provide consistent energy, and work within supportive teams to nurture curiosity and wellbeing.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. Enjoy flexible working days and hours, with access to professional development and subsidised childcare options as part of our welcoming whanau.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education or teaching role.
• Ability to adapt to multiple spaces and age groups.
• Comfort with play-based learning and relational support.

Responsibilities

• Guide daily activities and engage in play-based learning across spaces.
• Provide consistency and positive energy as you join new spaces.
• Collaborate with professional teams to support children’s exploration and safety.

Skills

Relief teaching

Education

Registered or unregistered kaiako

Job description

Enjoy the flexibility of relief teaching while working in a nurturing environment that sparks curiosity, supports wellbeing, and empowers our passionate kaiako to make a meaningful difference every day. As part of the Busy Bees relief teacher whanau, you'll be supported by a nationwide network of educators who are committed to helping one another succeed. With ongoing professional development opportunities, practical support, and welcoming teams across our centres, you'll feel valued, connected, and right at home from day one.

Why Us? | Hei aha matou?

• Choose the days and hours that work best for your lifestyle or study.
• Access supportive leadership, access subsidised childcare and development opportunities
• We cover the costs of your annual flu vaccinations and First Aid certification.
• Enjoy rewarding mahi without the admin load or planning requirements of a permanent role.
• Gain experience across rooms and age groups.
• Join a team that genuinely appreciates the energy and support relievers bring to our whanau.

The Opportunity | Te Aheinga

• Help guide daily activities, engage in play-based learning, and offer relational support.
• Provide consistency and good energy as you slot into each new space.
• Work alongside professional teams that value the fresh perspective you provide.
• Support tamariki to feel safe, confident, and free to explore.
• Help keep the day steady and child-centred across the centre.

About You | Mou

• Mou Be a registered or unregistered kaiako with a genuine heart for nurturing, caring for, and supporting our little ones.
• Possess a genuine heart for nurturing, caring for, and supporting our little ones.
• Stay adaptable, quick to pick up new routines, and happy to help where needed most.
• Stay anchored under pressure and enjoy being part of a professional, supportive culture.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.

Join our whānau If you’re looking for a new centre to call home, Busy Bees Aotearoa may be the perfect fit for you! Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might be known for being creative, nurturing or task focused… but ultimately, you were attracted to Early Childhood Education because you care deeply for the education of the littlest members of our communities. We understand this because this is what attracted us too. We want to gather people who care deeply about quality and empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our tamariki. We value each member of our team, and know that by supporting you in your journey, you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs. Across the variety of our centres and Support Office we’re looking for passionate, dedicated, and committed people who love what they do. Have a look at our latest opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!